"NBC: Nothing But Caucasians"

This recent Imus sketch is a little ironic:

 

Seriously, who evens listens to him anymore? What's his demographic? The guy just sucks.

 

Oh, I don't think the guy's near as irrelevant as you do. And I'm no fan, don't listen to him. But a lot of people do.

A lot of people still listen to Rush. We just don't happen to associate with those people.

It's like dirt-track racing fans, RokSki. Just because they're not in our social circle, it doesn't mean they're not out there in force.

 

Excellent point Shotglass.
A lot of people on this board tend to be so narrow-minded they can't see or understand anything else. They say, "I hate it so it must be bad." That's a simplistic and somewhat arrogant conclusion to draw. That's a dangerous habit for people in the media business.
Another analogy? I don't happen to know any skinheads or even where they exist, but I know they're out there in significant numbers and I have to acknowledge their existence. I don't have to like them or anything they stand for, but I have to admit they're there.
The same with fans of Rush and Imus. I don't listen to them, but somebody does - in large numbers. If no one listened to them, they wouldn't be on the air.

 

shottie --
Unlike Rush, though, I don't see Imus having the numbers anywhere.

 

If numbers are already a problem for Imus, the fallout from sponsors could be the final straw. Radip is, after all, all about ratings and ads, not about serving the public or taking a stand.
If Imus doesn't have the numbers now and stays on, it will be interesting to see what actually happens to his numbers over the next six months? Will the Rutgers debacle improve his numbers or ruin him?
What say you Shottie? Fenian?

 

Imus and his minstrel show must go. End of thread.

 

But while Imus radio show may be tied for 25th in his market, he does have a morning cable show, so obviously someone is showing him a lot of love.

 

The minstrel show must go.

 

It's an MSNBC show so it's probably not too many someones.